Purchasing Coordinator

PURCHASING COORDINATOR

This position will focus on ensuring inventory levels align with demands, improving supply chain efficiency, and optimizing service levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, vendor negotiations, and team leadership in a manufacturing environment, as well as import /export knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Train and develop planners and new employees for the purchasing process (requisitions, part numbers, MRP, receiving, 3-way match, etc)
• Oversee, supervise, and execute domestic and overseas purchasing
• Develop and implement inventory strategies with forecasted demand to optimize inventory levels across multiple divisions, minimizing excess stock and stockouts
• Monitor planners productivity and KPIs; including volume, value, fill rate, turns, and overstock
• Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with key suppliers and vendors both internal and external
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve any issues related to quality, delivery, or pricing/billing in a timely manner
• Work alongside internal staff (R&D, Sales, Customer Service, Operations, Accounting, Ownership) to optimize purchasing efforts, new product launches, and changes in product life cycles to maximize customer satisfaction
• Develop and present regular reports on inventory performance, inventory levels, and key performance metrics
• Foster a high-performance team environment by mentoring and developing planner buyers
• Drive continuous improvement within the planners of each facility; ensuring best practices are followed
• Lead initiatives to streamline procurement processes, improve operational efficiencies, and enhance supplier relationships
• Collaborate with Division General Managers and Ownership to develop and implement long-term strategies that support business growth and objectives
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, industry regulations, and relevant legal requirements
• Be a model leader for communicating with impact, ensuring that all needs across sales, demand planning, replenishment purchasing, and operations are met on time and to expectation
• Deliver the budgeted metrics and objectives of departments, ensuring that all strategic decisions are in sync within each division’s plan. Metrics may include, but are not limited to:
• Conformance to category management guidelines or demand plans that ensure preferred vendor relationships and products are core to every buying decision
• Inventory balance to ordering characteristics and aged profile
• Maintain vendor relationships including service level and OTIF
• Identification and capture of opportunities for one-time improvements
• Serve as the functional expert and leader for ERP purchasing and accounting module tools (e.g. Rockwell’s Plex, or other ERPs)
• Be a thought leader capable of transitioning routinely purchased items to conform a priority purchasing model and associated stocking parameters
• As necessary, directly submit RFQ and negotiate with vendors on any required item to reach decision

Requirements:

• Import / Export knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred. Significant experience within the manufacturing industry.
• Deep knowledge of various supply chain principles including replenishment purchasing, freight, and warehousing.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with solid analytical skills using Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong preference for candidates with hands on MRP / ERP platforms
• Must possess managerial level planning, execution, time management, and keen communication skills with ability to craft targeted messages.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 70% Health insurance covered
• Paid time off

Schedule:

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25